Distributed Energy

Devices like smart hot water heaters can go a long way toward alleviating stress on power grids during peak times

Energy

Virtual power plants can tap your smart devices to support main grid

By commandeering smart thermostats and water heaters and sipping power from in-home EV chargers, virtual power plants are being formed across the country. Here's how they work and how they help green energy efforts.

From each according to their abilities, to each according to their needs: GEIDCO's vision of a global, interconnected, renewable power grid

Energy

Asian “super grid” the first step towards a global, interconnected, renewable energy grid

An Asia-based group of entrepreneurs has put forth a vision for a global, interconnected energy grid that connects energy users with renewable generation sources half a world away. Starting with an Asia wide super grid, GEIDCO is aiming for a connected world by 2050.

WindStream Technologies says it has installed the world's largest wind-solar hybrid generation array

Environment

"World’s largest" hybrid renewable energy project unveiled in Jamaica

Generating renewable electricity at home or in commercial buildings is becoming increasingly viable. WindStream Technologies has installed what it says is the world's largest wind-solar hybrid array on an office roof in Kingston, Jamaica. The array is expected to generate over 106,000 kWh annually.